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BYD Seal U vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison
Compare performance (324 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
BYD Seal U vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Seal U
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,672 £.
Corolla Touring Sports
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U offers significantly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
Seal U
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers very slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries barely more – 440 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BYD Seal U is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £34,300
BYD Seal U
BYD Seal U
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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BYD Seal U
The BYD Seal U is a sleek electric fastback that blends sporty styling with a roomy, tech-focused interior, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric performance without sacrificing comfort. It delivers a smooth, composed ride and intuitive features, positioning it as a practical yet modern option in the EV market.
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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BYD Seal U
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,890 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 324 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Toyota
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